Question

What is a useful first step in assessing potential environmental health risks in a community? a.Conduct risk assessments of select individuals b.Survey community members Review c.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports d.Perform a windshield survey

Answer 1

Answer: d. Perform a windshield survey

Explanation:

Environmental health risks include air pollution, disease vectors, lack of water and inadequate sanitation, electronic waste, and chemical hazards.

Conducting a windshield survey is a valuable first step in identifying possible safety threats to the environment. This offers first-hand neighbourhood information and areas of concern which need to be investigated.

Hence, the correct option is d.